Flight Stories
Our senior veterans served in a variety of ways, and each has a unique story to tell. We've listed several here.
May 25, 2023 - Mission #122 - The roster includes veterans who
- were awarded the Purple Heart (5 veterans) and Bronze Star (7 veterans)
- was a Firefighter
- served as Honor Guard of the Tomb
- was a Pediatric Nurse
- served as Diesel Engine Repairman
- was a Hospital Corpsman (2 veterans)
- served as an Aviation Electrician
- was an Avionics Instrument System Specialist
- was a Plastic Surgeon and served as Chief of Maxillo-facial unit
- Was an Engineer
- served as Military Police
- Was a Supply Officer
- was a Dentist
- provided Port Security
- was a Field Radar Operator
- served in 506 Infantry, 101 Airborne
- was a Generator Mechanic
- was a Heavy Equipment Operator
- had Flight Line duties and was an Engine Mechanic
May 4, 2023 - Mission #121 - The roster included veterans who
- were awarded the Bronze Star (4 veterans)
- was a musician and Honor Guard for JFK funeral
- served as a Submarine Medical Officer
- was a Helicopter Mechanic
- served on USS Ranger and USS Midway
- was a Gate Guard and provided Convoy Protection
- served as Section Chief on a 105 Howitzer
- was a Missile Systems Analyst for Minuteman missile system
- served as a Tank Crewman
- was a Non-Morse Intelligence Intercept Operator
- was a Sergeant Major
- were Draftsman (2 veterans)
- was a Crane Operator
- was a Squad Leader & Platoon Sergeant
- were Combat Engineers (2 veterans)
- served as Helicopter Repairman
- was a Signal Switch Operator at the White House
- served as a Chef
- was an Operations / Intelligence Clerk
- was a Personnel Records Specialist
April 13, 2023 - Mission #120 - The roster included veterans who
- were awarded the Purple Heart (2 veterans) and Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- served with I Corps, Battle of Nui Chom Mountain
- was a Telecommunications & Data Circuitry Equipment Supervisor
- Was a Communcations Center Specialist
- served as Supply Clerk and Financial Programmer
- was a Jet Engine Mechanic
- served as Electrician's Mate on the USS Florikan ASR-9
- was an Assistant Gunner
- was a Missile Repairman
- served with Radio Teletype and Relay Communications
- was a Photographer's Mate
- served as Plane Captain and Engine Mechanic
- was Platoon Leader, Training Officer, and Motor Pool Officer
- served on Patrol Search and Rescue; storekeeper for supplies
- was an Aircraft Maintenance Officer
- served with Security Police, K-9 Corps, and was a dental helper
- was a Munitions Specialist and Fire Protection Specialist
- was a Crane Operator
- was an MP
- served as a Torpedoman
